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Russian National Extradited to Germany in $165,000 Bitcoin Case

TokenPost·October 6, 2026·1 min read
Russian National Extradited to Germany in $165,000 Bitcoin Case

A 28-year-old Russian national was extradited to Germany in a $165,000 Bitcoin case. Investigators allege he built attack infrastructure for Qilin and received a percentage of ransom payments collected by affiliate teams. The extradition marks a step in international efforts to prosecute cybercriminals using cryptocurrency.

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